All 2013 National Senior Games events are free and open to the public.
Opening Festival - Friday, July 19, 4:30-9:30pm
Mall B, Downtown Cleveland
Join your fellow athletes and the Cleveland community as we open the 2013 National Senior Games with the lighting of the Senior Games Torch on Mall B – next to the Convention Center in beautiful downtown Cleveland. The Opening Festival will be a free event with games, food trucks, a beer garden and entertainment.
The Flame Arrival Ceremony sponsored by AstraZeneca will begin at 8pm during the Opening Festival. The evening will be capped by a spectacular fireworks display, officially marketing the opening of the 2013 National Senior Games.
Celebration of Athletes sponsored by AstraZeneca
Friday, July 26, 7pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
Quicken Loans Arena, Downtown Cleveland
The 2013 Celebration of Athletes will be an inter-generational, explosive rock & roll event for athletes, their family and friends, and people of all ages. You won't want to miss the action as the 2013 National Senior Games rocks the Q and celebrates the incredible achievements of each of our athletes.
Cleveland Senior Walk
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Please join us Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Mall C in Cleveland for the Cleveland Senior Walk, presented by the City of Cleveland Departments of Aging and Public Health, MetroHealth, YMCA of Cleveland, and the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
The Cleveland Senior Walk is a FREE COMMUNITY WALK to encourage health and physical activity for older adults! Pre-registered walkers will receive a t-shirt, healthy snacks, and free tools for active living. Stay after the Walk to:
- Enjoy the sounds of the TOPS Swing Band inside at 12pm
- Explore The Village sponsored by AstraZeneca (information below), including sponsor booths, giveaways and entertainment (FREE)
- Participate in health screenings and activities (FREE)
- Watch Senior Games athletes compete in badminton, 3-on-3 basketball, shuffleboard, and volleyball at the Convention Center and Public Hall (FREE)
- Grab your FREE ticket to the Celebration of Athletes, held Friday July 26 at Quicken Loans Arena
Age of Champions
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Please join us for a red carpet screening of the feature-length documentary “Age of Champions,” which celebrates the charm and active spirit of seven athletes and their burning desire for gold at the 2009 National Senior Games. Athletes from the film will be invited to attend, and there will be a Q&A after the show.
Age of Champions Red Carpet Screening
Sunday, July 28, 2013
3pm – 5pm
Cleveland Convention Center
**FREE
2013 National Senior Games Beach Party at The Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Park - July 24, 6-9pm
Join us for a sunset beach party on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie! This FREE event will feature food trucks, a bonfire, a beer garden, a photo booth, and a steel drum band – sure to be a fun-filled night for the whole family.
The Village sponsored by AstraZeneca - July 19 - August 1
The Village will be the hub of the 2013 National Senior Games in Cleveland. Located in the brand new Cleveland Convention Center, The Village will be open daily from 8am-7pm from Friday, July 19-Thursday, August 1, 2013. The Village is centrally located in downtown Cleveland and is easily accessible through the RTA and our convenient shuttles to our downtown partner parking lots. Daily activities include:
- Sponsor booths with interactive activities and giveaways
- Interactive Sports Zone with several demonstration sports
- Cyber Cafe sponsored by AstraZeneca
- National Senior Games Merchandise
- Village themed daily with a decade of music
- Medalist Reception & Happy Hour
- Humana Power Hour
- Stage and Program Center with live music, demonstration, classes, speakers, etc. all day, every day!
Special Activities:
Friday July 19
Music Theme: Rock 'n' Roll Celebration
Special Event: Festival featuring the Flame Arrival Ceremony sponsored by AstraZeneca
Saturday July 20
Music Theme: Family Music
Special Event: Family Day - fun for all generations!
Sunday July 21
Music Theme: Stadium Music
Special Event: Cleveland Sports Day - enjoy activities from all of your favorite Cleveland teams
Monday July 22
Music Theme: 1960's
Special Event: Explore CLE Day - learn about all Cleveland has to offer
Tuesday July 23
Music Theme: 1980's
Special Event: Art Show - over a dozen local artists showcasing their art
Wednesday July 24
Music Theme: 1940's
Special Event: Downtown Cleveland Farmers Market and Demonstrations
Thursday July 25
Music Theme: 1950's
Special Event: Cleveland Senior Walk
Friday July 26
Music Theme: 1960's
Special Event: Wellness Day - Learn about health and wellness from Cleveland's experts
**The Village closes at 5pm for Celebration of Athletes sponsored by AstraZeneca at Quicken Loans Arena
Saturday July 27
Music Theme: Family Music
Special Event: Family Day - fun for all generations
Sunday July 28
Music Theme: 1950's
Special Event: Classic Car Show
Monday July 29
Music Theme 1970's
Special Event: Celebrate our Olympians Day - Come meet Olympic heroes!
Tuesday July 30
Music Theme: 1980's
Special Event: Art Show - Over a dozen local artists will be showcasing their art
Wednesday July 31
Music Theme: 1940's
Special Event: Downtown Cleveland Farmers Market and Demonstrations
Thursday August 1
Music Theme: Music Across the Decades
Special Event: National Senior Games Appreciation Day